It’s time to brave the dropping temperatures, so cozy up in your warmest sweater and dig into a big bowl of soup at one of these South Jersey establishments. Slurping is encouraged.
Louisiana Chicken Gumbo
Warmth with a little kick. Iron Hill packs everything you can think of into each delicious spoonful: Andouille, rice, okra and vegetables.
Iron Hill Brewery
124 East Kings Highway, Maple Shade
856-273-0300
Udon Noodle
Take soup to the next level with this Japanese classic. Add chicken, beef, pork or shrimp to top off your slurp-worthy Udon noodles soaking in savory broth.
Yokohama
300 South Lenola Road, Maple Shade
856-608-8812
Pasta Fagioli
This quintessential Italian soup will keep you cozy for days – just like grandma used to make. The tomato base is topped with onions, celery, beans and, of course, pasta.
Carlucci’s Waterfront
876 Centerton Road, Mount Laurel
856-235-5737
Creamy Crab Soup
Cream and seafood, is there a better combination? Bits of crab sneak through a thick base for a memorable meal.
Pic-A-Lilli Inn
866 Route 206, Shamong
609-268-2066
Manhattan Seafood Chowder
You’ll get the whole ocean in one bowl with this seafood chowder. Dig into shrimp and clams paired with hearty potatoes swimming in a tasty broth.
The ChopHouse
4 South Lakeview Drive, Gibbsboro
856-566-7300
Lobster Bisque
Start your meal with some lobster. This decadent, creamy creation is just the right amount of rich broth with a touch of seafood.
Terra Nova
590 Delsea Drive, Sewell
856-589-8883
Butternut Squash Soup
You’ll want to swim in this soup – and use the toasted pumpkin seeds as a raft. The seeds add a crunch to the creamy and sweet broth bursting with butternut flavor.
Harvest Seasonal Grill & Wine Bar
400 Route 38, Moorestown
856-581-0044
Crab Chowder
Dine on fresh seafood just blocks from the ocean. If you’re really hungry, you can order it by the quart, or stick to a bowl if that’s your style. Either way, this filling dish will leave you satisfied.
Crab & Seafood Shack
4520 Park Boulevard, Wildwood
609-770-8509
